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The Herbert Howells Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Herbert Howells Trust (number 1121065) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Herbert Howells Trust do?
The Trust exists to promote the work of Herbert Howells, by supporting performances, publications and recordings, and also to support the Herbert Howells Archives at the Royal College of Music. It also exists to give financial support for the music of St John's College Chapel, Cambridge, including the Choir, Organ and the musical education of the Choristers
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Herbert Howells Trust
Answers The Herbert Howells Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Herbert Howells Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Herbert Howells Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Herbert Howells Trust registered for?
Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Herbert Howells Trust yet?
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Is The Herbert Howells Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Herbert Howells Trust as a registered charity (number 1121065) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Herbert Howells Trust's charity number?
The Herbert Howells Trust's charity number is 1121065. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1121065?
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What does The Herbert Howells Trust do?
The Trust exists to promote the work of Herbert Howells, by supporting performances, publications and recordings, and also to support the Herbert Howells Archives at the Royal College of Music. It also exists to give financial support for the music of St John's College Chapel, Cambridge, including the Choir, Organ and the musical education of the Choristers
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How can I donate to The Herbert Howells Trust?
The Herbert Howells Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.howellstrust.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Herbert Howells Trust?
The register does not record The Herbert Howells Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Herbert Howells Trust's trustees paid?
The Herbert Howells Trust's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Herbert Howells Trust registered as a charity?
The Herbert Howells Trust was entered on the register on 4 October 2007.